Puberty Resources & Advice For Parents of Preteens
We’ve just finished up with our puberty unit for the 6th graders, and oftentimes, it’s more stressful for the parents than it is for the kids. Comfort levels vary, and they might not have received any education on the topic themselves, except for a slightly awkward conversation with their own parents. They want to do […]
This Popular Trick To Keep Teens from Drinking May Backfire
Have you ever let your kid try a sip of your beer or wine? It’s seemingly harmless, right? A new study shows that kids who sample their parents’ alcohol may be more likely to binge drink when they’re older. Researchers surveyed 561 students periodically over three years. Students who sipped their parents’ alcoholic drinks by […]
Peer Pressure Influences Teens’ Decision-Making, But Here Are Ways To Avoid It
Most of us are familiar with the concept of “peer pressure” — when teens can be persuaded by their friends to participate in risky activities that they otherwise might avoid. Now a new study from University College London supports this idea that adolescents’ judgment is affected mostly by what their peers think, compared to what […]
This Healthy Eating Trick Isn’t Always Best For Teens
Drink a cold glass of water before each meal. Eat a big, nutritious breakfast. Keep a food journal. Use smaller plates. We’ve all heard the tips and tricks to help you change your eating habits, but do they really work? A new study shows that at least one doesn’t, particularly for overweight teens. Researchers at […]
The Surprising Fact About Teens in the Workforce
Is your teen having trouble landing that job interview they’ve been hoping for? Has he or she found it difficult to even find job openings they’d be interested in? If so, they’re not alone. A recent study shows that the number of jobs held by teens shrank by 33 percent between 2001 and 2014. Even […]
